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Caught Stealing
2025 107 min United States of America R 18+
★7.0
Crime, Thriller, Comedy
Director: Darren Aronofsky
🎭 Based on
«Caught Stealing»
byCharlie Huston
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Description
Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of late 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$19.01M
Worldwide:
$32.7M
Starring
Austin Butler
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Regina King
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Zoë Kravitz
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Awards
4 nominations total
Key opinion
Caught Stealing sees Darren Aronofsky pivot toward a gritty, 90s-inspired crime caper that divides critics on its success as a genre piece. While many praise the magnetic lead performance and visceral atmosphere, others find the narrative derivative and lacking the psychological depth typical of the director's filmography.
| Acting | Austin Butler delivers a magnetic and authentic performance that successfully anchors the film's frantic energy. | |
| Production | The film effectively utilizes a gritty, tactile aesthetic to evoke a nostalgic and immersive 1998 New York City. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure and reliance on genre tropes divide viewers: some enjoy the relentless, fast-paced momentum, while others find it to be a derivative or sluggish imitation of filmmakers like Guy Ritchie. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing, with some finding the dark, irony-laden tone entertaining and others arguing that the director struggles to land comedic beats or relies on forced stereotypes. |